betadad

Hi, Sherco 250 2011, not been used for 6 months, not even started. Fired it up yesterday, but could not get the clutch to work, tried riding it around and going through the gears up and down, plus rocking back and forth! Will I have to take the clutch plates out, or is there something else I could try? Cheers Betadad (now Shercodad)

gasgasgurl, The first thing to check is that you have enough free play in the linkage between the BB lever and the master cylinder. When you ride the bike and use the BB the fluid expands due to the heat generated. Internally in the master cyclinder there is a vent port to allow for this expansion; however if there is not enough slack in the BB lever adjustment, when you remove your foot from the BB lever the pressure still can't release! Hopefully a simple fix! Regards

Hi, Can anyone point me in the direction for some online photos of the final round of the Ladies and Girls Nationals from the IOW MCC last Saturday? Regards Betadad

Birchanger on Sunday, is that you Si?

Copemech / Stork955, Thanks for the numbers guys, I might just test with a digital thermometer what temp the fan does cut in at, just for peace of mind! Regards Betadad

Shercoholic, thanks for the reply; No I did not test the temperature response of the switch, as I had no idea as to what the correct range should be. I did test that it worked i.e. when placed in water that was almost boiling, the switch operated, and when cooled in opened. Is 63 - 66 C the correct range for the switch? Regards Betadad

Yes, I'm probably worrying about nothing (new bike worries), I've spocken to MRS Sherco and they said it all sounds OK. I would just like to know what the coolant / switch temperature ranges are so that I can make an actual measurement and reassure myself? Cheers Betadad

Not the answer I was looking for, prevention is better than cure! warrenty or not!

Hi, My daughter has just moved to a 09 125 Sherco, and so I'm still on the learning curve as to the maintenance! I'm convinced that the engine is running too hot although the bike is only a couple of months old! I've replaced the temp switch already, and yesterday went right through the cooling system again. With the cooling circuit open, start the engine and water is pumped out, thus I assume the water pump is OK, the temp switch tests OK when placed in water from the kitchen kettle, zero ohms and the audible "click". If I short out the temp switch and run the bike the fan runs permanently, if I remove the short (every thing standard) the fan will come on but only for short period (5 - 10 secs) and then stop, before cycleing again. The engine seems to have to get "very hot" before this short cycle starts! Her previous 125 (Beta) had a couple of different temperature rated thermo switchs to choose from, is the same available for the Sherco, or am I just worrying over nothing? What is the temperature rating of the thermo switch i.e. what result should I record if I measure the temperature of the coolant??? Regards Betadad (Now Shercodad)

Hi, My daughter has just got her hands on a 09 Sherco 125, after 2 years on a Beta. The Beta never suffered with anything getting into the airbox, a good design from the factory. With the Sherco, can I rely on the new airbox design or are there some mods I should do to help it cope with our British winter weather, if so what are they? Cheers Betadad (now ShercoDad)

Hi, when starting the bike from cold (with choke), it starts first kick, but the revs shoot up, I have to immediately take the choke Off, and blip the throttle a couple of times and the revs slowly settle down. There are no mechanical linkage problems (throttle cable) the the carb is clean. Anyone out there help me?

Hi, I maintain my daughters Beta 125 (06), which has up to now been bomb proof, however the last time out the fan started to run continously! Changed the thermostatic switch in the bottom of the radiator, and the fan no longer ran all the time. This time out the bike overheats, fan not running at all. If I short out the terminals